Oedipus the King Vocabulary

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What does the term 'incomplete' mean in the context of a sentence?

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A sentence that does not express a complete thought or lacks necessary components.

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What does 'revile' mean?

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To criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

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What does 'dire' mean?

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Extremely serious or urgent.

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What does 'denounce' mean?

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To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

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What does the term 'complete' mean in the context of a sentence?

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A sentence that expresses a complete thought and has all necessary components.

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What is the meaning of 'pious'?

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Devoutly religious; showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God.

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What does 'implore' mean?

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To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

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What is a 'rite'?

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A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.

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What does 'futile' mean?

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Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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What is the significance of a complete sentence?

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It conveys a full idea and can stand alone as a coherent statement.